Comparison
Nissan Leaf vs Rivian R1S
S+ vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R1S 410 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $90,990
Faster charging Nissan Leaf 35 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Nissan Leaf $4,300 vs $6,150
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $222/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Leaf
35 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1S
4.5 s vs 7.2 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Nissan Leaf | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | S+ | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $29,990 (better) | $90,990 |
| Range | 303 mi | 410 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh (better) | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 75 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| AC max | 7 kW | 12 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.6 (better) | 68 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 81 mi (better) | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 99 $/mi (better) | 222 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s | 4.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 18 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 2,150 lb | 7,716 lb (better) |
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $90,990 to start, $61,000 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,300 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You drive long days: 410 vs 303 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You tow: rated for 7,716 lb vs 2,150 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 7.2 seconds.
5-year energy cost: Nissan Leaf vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Nissan Leaf | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,300 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,900 | $12,750 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Nissan Leaf | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 206 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 180 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CHAdeMO | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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